So yes, it's perhaps a 'tradition' to do this at Wacken. The problem is that for foreign festival-goers (or first-timers) it's just not acceptable. It's almost impossible to walk, I've seen people break their ankles in front of me and security do nothing. I went to the info point to ask for help because our tents were practically under water and the only answer I got was "that's how it is here". The problem is that I've paid over €300 to be here. I don't understand how the festival can accept that vulnerable people can't even access the festival. A lot of people have already left the festival. The "that's the way it is" argument is too weak. So yes, don't worry about the haters, I'll free up my place for next year. But why does the festival communicate in English and advertise in other countries when it's so clearly a German festival for Germans? The info point people hardly speak any English. I'll also finish by saying that I asked in an instagram comment if it was possible to do something about the roads: comment deleted, account blocked. So right now if there's the slightest communication about my safety I won't even be able to find out about it. Another person at info point said to me "you must know that it's like that here" but how do you know if Wacken deletes all the comments that don't go their way?
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That's been a discussion in german threads as well, but in general, people need to be more vocal about this rather than just accepting the situation. Yes, that's how Wacken is, but at the same time, if that's how Wacken is, the organization had enough time to think about how they can make the festival more accessible. It is an open air event still, yeah, but there's ways to help the attendees out with. Also, Wacken doesn't seem to delete comments about it, they just straight up ignore 'em/don't listen.
I can assure you that I can't even access the Wacken page any more because they've blocked me... Fortunately I've taken all the screenshots, but it's sad that it's come to this.
Ammerländer
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Here are some calm facts:
The path to the shuttles is dangerous.
People complain since the first night (wednesday) about it.
Plenty got badly hurt there and Security central knows that.
Security still forces people to take this path.
There is a german thread about this, too. Many complain.
The service path next to the soul aid (Seelsorge) could be a safe option, but they (Organizers and Security central) don't care.
These are calm facts.
The path to the shuttles is dangerous.
People complain since the first night (wednesday) about it.
Plenty got badly hurt there and Security central knows that.
Security still forces people to take this path.
There is a german thread about this, too. Many complain.
The service path next to the soul aid (Seelsorge) could be a safe option, but they (Organizers and Security central) don't care.
These are calm facts.
I don't think I could have been any calmer at the info point than "I need help" and then "someone's just broken their ankle". And yet the response I got was "why are you complaining, you've got boots on. If someone breaks their leg it's not your problem" and then "yes, it's normal here to be in the mud". It gives you an idea of how Wacken talks to foreigners. There's only one day left so now I'm just going to pray that I can see my favourite band, not break my leg and leave this place where I clearly don't feel welcome.